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Modern Peg Rail Towel Hook

Remember that bathroom renovation reveal I promised this week? Well, it’s probably not going to happen. For the most part, the bathroom is done. Plumbing is hooked back up and we’re using it again, but one of my “experimental” projects was a failed experiment {what a surprise, right?}, so I’m making a few minor changes to the finishing touches before I show you the full reveal.

In the meantime, however, I’m going to give you another little teaser. I’m a fan of hooks in the bathroom. I like the way that towels look when they’re hanging from a hook, rather than draped over a towel bar. It’s just a matter of preference, really, but since peg rails are kind of my jam, I decided that was the way to go in this bathroom.

However, this bathroom was full of some fabulous builder grade features, including a rubbed bronze towel bar {which I never photographed}. There wasn’t anything wrong with it, except that it was kind of boring. The biggest problem was that it had been very poorly hung…screwed directly into drywall, which destroyed the wall {I did get a photo of that, wah, wah}. It had to go.

Cut all of your pieces out. I used some leftover poplar that I ripped in half to make {2} 1 x 4s @ 32″ long. My dowels are cut to 4″ and I am using 4 on my peg rail.

Use your Kreg jig, create pocket holes on one side of your long poplar boards.

On the same board that your created your pocket holes, bore holes for your pegs using your 1/2″ spade bit. Gently sand all of your pieces and prepare to paint.

Paint all of your pieces, including the flat and button top wood plugs. I used white paint, but you can leave it as is, stain it or even add a bright color depending on the space. After the last coat, I wet sanded using 600 grit sandpaper, but this is an optional step.

Use your Kreg screws, wood glue and clamps to join the two poplar boards together. Keep the clamps on until the glue has dried completely.

While the glue sets, add your dowels. Dab a small bit of wood glue to the edges and slide into the hole. Tap into place with a hammer and let dry.

Add your wood buttons by dabbing a small bit of glue to one side and pressing it gently onto the top of your dowel.

I let my peg rail set overnight and then the next day I beat the crap out of it using a hammer, nails, various tools, springs and sandpaper. I’m going for a rustic, farmhouse feel in the bathroom and this “old” look will match the sink cabinet as well. This is optional, of course. If that’s not your thing, the peg rail looks good without this added step. I didn’t take a photo of this until it was already up in the bathroom, hence the finished photo above.

Now it’s time to hang your peg rail! I drilled 3 holes into my rail, on either side and the center and then counter sunk my screws so I could finish it with button top wood plugs that I just tapped into place. They should fit snugly, but if you want to you can add some wood glue for extra security. **Make sure to attach your peg rail into studs.

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